1. a) Until December 31, 2021, an applicant for licensure as a licensed social worker will be required to take and pass the Masters ASWB examination. Beginning January 1, 2022, an applicant for licensure as a licensed social worker is not required to take an examination.
2. b) An applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker will be required to take and pass the Clinical ASWB examination.
3. c) If on or after January 1, 2019, an applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker has taken but not successfully completed the examination as set forth in subsection (b), the applicant may complete the examination alternative as provided in Section 1470.10.

The examinations for licensed clinical social workers shall be the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) examinations.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 8825, effective June 4, 2024)